Tokio Marine Kiln Strengthens Position in Cyber Market with Expert Appointments

Tokio Marine Kiln Strengthens Position in Cyber Market with Expert Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a leading specialist insurer, announces key appointments and changes to expand its presence in the cyber market. Aoife Woulfe becomes the head of delegated cyber, focusing on developing TMK’s small and medium enterprise cyber offering. Ellie Webb takes over as the leader of TMK’s intellectual property (IP) book. Paul Gooch assumes the role of divisional head of large account cyber, overseeing TMK’s large account portfolio. TMK strengthens its cyber team with the addition of Daniel Moore and Sam Bye as cyber underwriters. These appointments follow the establishment of TMK’s standalone Cyber & Enterprise Risk division and the hiring of cyber security specialist Luke Fardell. TMK aims to enhance its cyber market capabilities and meet evolving customer needs.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Tokio Marine Kiln, a leading international insurer with a reputation for specialist underwriting expertise, outstanding claims service, and innovative products, announces strategic appointments and changes as part of its expansion plans in the cyber market.

Aoife Woulfe, formerly head of intellectual property (IP), assumes the role of head of delegated cyber. Woulfe’s successful transformation of TMK’s IP underwriting process positioned the proposition as a market leader. In her new role, Woulfe will focus on developing TMK’s small and medium enterprise cyber offering. Ellie Webb will now lead TMK’s IP book.

Paul Gooch, previously head of cyber open market, takes on the position of divisional head of large account cyber, overseeing TMK’s large account portfolio. Gooch’s extensive experience and recent recognition as Underwriters’ Leading Underwriter 2023 by Insurindex make him well-suited for the role.

TMK will reinforce its cyber team with new appointments. Daniel Moore, a former barrister and cyber underwriter at Arch Insurance International, joins TMK’s London team from July 18. Sam Bye, an experienced cyber, technology, and professional indemnity underwriter, will join TMK’s Singapore office on August 1, coming from AXA XL.

These appointments follow the establishment of TMK’s standalone Cyber & Enterprise Risk division and the addition of cyber security specialist Luke Fardell to the team, expanding their cyber expertise beyond insurance.

TMK’s strategic appointments demonstrate their commitment to expanding their presence in the cyber market and strengthening their capabilities to meet evolving customer needs.

Laila Khudairi, Head of Cyber & Enterprise Risk at TMK, said: “These appointments further signal our bold intentions for cyber. This is an ever more complex area, with the threat increasing in both frequency and effectiveness. We continue to innovate and add the skills required, building on almost two decades of experience in mitigating cyber risks for our clients. I am very pleased to welcome Daniel and Sam to TMK and my congratulations to Paul and Aoife, whose proven talents will be significant in further enhancing our cyber proposition.”

SOURCE: Tokio Marine Kiln